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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.68, 30,281.38 and 6,861.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.68, 30,281.38 and 6,861.01 is: 10,291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.68 : 30,281.38 = 6,861.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.68/30,281.38 = 6,861.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.68x = 30,281.38 × 6,861.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.68x = 207,760,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,760,850.99/20,186.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.98

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